Ananti opened a new clubhouse at Ananti Jeju on July 22, designing the building around gotjawal, the volcanic forest ecosystem native to Jeju Island, rather than treating it as mere scenery. The project merges architecture, golf and dining into a single site meant to encourage visitors to slow down.
Building Within the Forest, Not Beside It
Ananti Jeju sits in Gujwa-eup, a northeastern district of the island, at an elevation of roughly 80 to 130 meters within an evergreen forest zone. Although the property lies near the coast, it remains enveloped by the dense gotjawal woodland that distinguishes Jeju's terrain from typical coastal resort settings. The clubhouse's design links sky, water, land and forest with the golf courses themselves, aiming for a continuous visual and physical transition between built structure and natural surroundings rather than a clear boundary between the two.
Two Courses, One Layout Philosophy
Golf remains the property's organizing feature, with 36 holes split between the Halla Course and the Kimnyeong Course, each spanning 18 holes. Woodland borders the fairways on both courses, and the two layouts differ in difficulty and design, giving golfers distinct experiences depending on which course they play. The surrounding forest is not cleared for sightlines in the way many conventional courses are shaped, but instead left largely intact around the playing areas.
Dining Centered on Local Ingredients
The clubhouse houses a restaurant called The Nogorok, a name drawn from Jeju dialect conveying a sense of ease and relaxation. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the surrounding woodland, and the restaurant operates from breakfast through dinner. Its menu leans on regional ingredients, with dishes including Udo Peanut Handmade Tofu Soup, Black Pork Bone Broth Dombe Noodles and Jeju Haenyeo Bomal Seaweed Soup, each tied to local culinary traditions rather than a generic resort menu.
Visibility Through Korean Television
Beyond the new clubhouse, Ananti's broader portfolio has gained international exposure through Korean television productions. The Netflix series "Take Charge of My Heart," featuring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, filmed scenes at Ananti at Busan Cove, including its lobby, penthouse and restaurants. Ananti at Gangnam's sauna and swimming pool appeared in "Agent Kim Reactivated," and the third season of "Yumi's Cells" was filmed at the penthouse and restaurants of Ananti at Busan Cove. These appearances have extended the brand's recognition beyond Korea, giving international viewers a preview of properties ranging from its Busan coastal resort to its Seoul urban location, ahead of any in-person visit.